> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ren-zheng · updated 2026-11-02

# Ren Zheng (1916–1999)

## What is Ren Zheng’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 473 auction results for Ren Zheng at 14 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $320 including buyer’s premium (middle half $277–$1,369, n=7). The auction record is $3,281 for Ren Zheng colophons and four early photocopied books from old collections (2024, Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ren Zheng colophons and four early photocopied books from old collections | 纸本 | $3,281 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Sep 2024 |
| 2 | Calligraphy•Landscape, 1986-1987 | Ink on paper/ink and color on paper | $3,200 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Six rubbings including Daguan Tie and others with colophons by Ren Zheng | 纸本 | $2,952 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Sep 2024 |
| 4 | Four seals engraved by Ren Zheng et al., 1973年作 | Qingtian and Shoushan stone seals | $2,418 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | 任政 等 书画成扇 成扇 | 设色纸本 | $1,157 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2010 |
| 6 | 北魏刘根造像 册页 | 水墨纸本 | $1,148 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Sep 2009 |
| 7 | 檀道济三十六计, 1981 | Hanging scroll | $1,097 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | May 2015 |
| 8 | 进士出巡·行书 | 设色纸本 | $1,001 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2017 |
| 9 | 任政 楷书 镜片 | Calligraphy | $950 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jan 2014 |
| 10 | 全家福 | 水墨纸本 | $921 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2012 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 29 | $488 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $316 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $321 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $316 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 473 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ren Zheng is a Chinese artist with 564 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $549. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ren Zheng is recorded as sold in 2025 for $1,478; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Ren Zheng work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Ren Zheng work worth?

Across 473 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ren Zheng work is $549.

The median Ren Zheng work on paper sells for $820 across 45 lots.

The median Ren Zheng painting sells for $1,478 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2011-10-14 |
| Paintings | 1 | $1,478‡ | $1,478‡ | — | 2025-12-15 |
| Works on Paper | 46 | $820‡ | $5,181‡ | 97.8% | 2026-09-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $3,609‡ | $5,181‡ | — | 2024-09-28 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $861–$1,313‡ | $1,230‡ | $3,938‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $320–$829‡ | $344‡ | $3,200 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $277–$1,458‡ | $669‡ | $2,225‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $5,181‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $3,938‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,478‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Ren Zheng worth?

Across 473 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ren Zheng work is $549. The median Ren Zheng work on paper sells for $820 across 45 lots. The median Ren Zheng painting sells for $1,478 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Ren Zheng work on paper?

Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ren Zheng work on paper is $820. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ren Zheng's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ren Zheng work on paper is $5,181. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Ren Zheng work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ren Zheng work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $344, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Ren Zheng work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ren Zheng work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,230, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ren Zheng's auction record?

Ren Zheng's auction record is $5,181, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ren Zheng auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ren-zheng (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.